The biggest thing to happen to Minnesota girls tennis in two-plus decades. Coaches seem thrilled with the move to a three-class state tournament. Story: startribune.com/minnesota-stat…

Big commitment for Drake's new staff landing one of the top five seniors in Minnesota

Dajohn Yarborough, Minnesota’s top offensive line prospect, transferring to Arizona school Star Tribune Sports Dajohn Yarborough Basha Gridiron startribune.com/dajohn-yarboro…

Volleyball coach John Yunker arrives at Lakeville North after 14 seasons at Champlin Park. Yunker had a strong connection with his predecessor Jackie Richter, now D-I assistant at St. Thomas Star Tribune Sports John Yunker LNHS Volleyball MN VB Coaches Assoc. startribune.com/john-yunker-hi…

Meet Minnesota’s top returning boys and girls high school cross-country runners startribune.com/minnesota-high…

It all began in 1978, when the Minnesota Association for Adapted Athletics was formed. Now the state has the United States’ highest participation in four adapted sports sanctioned in high schools. varsity.startribune.com/minnesota-adap…

The Spuds’ top two returning scorers, Zac Zimmerman and Tyden Bergeson, are heading to the USHL, and a top defenseman, Brandon Mickelson, will play in Canada’s Western Hockey League. varsity.startribune.com/moorhead-high-…

Introducing Strib Varsity, your hub for all things Minnesota high school sports: varsity.startribune.com

In a family of quarterbacks, Jett Feeney is aiming for another big year for MoorheadSpudFootball, and his brother, Trey, could become the starting Johnniefootball QB. JoeChristensen has the story. varsity.startribune.com/jett-feeney-of…

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Minnesota has had a hazy summer with plumes of smoke drifting over from wildfires in central Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canada. Reporters went up north to report back the effects wildfires had on communities and forests. For additional reporting on the impacts of wildfire smoke

From officiating games to coaching club teams, individuals looking for some extra cash have turned to youth and high school sports as a reliable side hustle. varsity.startribune.com/referees-umpir…

Who are Minnesota's best high school athletes of the last 25 years? Our rankings, from 1 to 25, from Jim Paulsen will bring back memories of this quarter-century of excellence in the state. startribune.com/minnesotas-bes…

We combed through past seasons’ performances, considered returning all-state standouts and state champs, and pinpointed some of the must-watch returners in Minnesota this fall.

The 2025 volleyball season is here and Marcus R. Fuller has the first Top 25 ranking of the season. varsity.startribune.com/high-school-gi…

The list assembled by Marcus R. Fuller runs 16 players deep and includes athletes committed to the nation’s top programs, including two who plan to play for the #Gophers. varsity.startribune.com/high-school-gi…

How a once-promising Minnesota tech company fizzled out, leaving workers ‘heartbroken’ startribune.com/digital-river-…

In a few Minnesota school districts, charging students admission to home games and events is being phased out. Jim Paulsen varsity.startribune.com/free-admission…

Strib Varsity football writer Jim Paulsen started with quarterbacks, because it’s football, but his list hits every position and shows every college commitment. varsity.startribune.com/high-school-fo…

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